Great flights. You certainly show what these things can do in a capable person's hands.

Just ordered one, price dropped on Banggood to 105 EUR with shipping in Europe, which I thought was a steal 😊 Thanks again for all your videos!

@AndrewNewton

11 ай бұрын

Nice one!

Looks like it could glide forever ;-) Nice flight demonstration and CG testing. See you in the Air!

Thanks Andrew for video. Beautiful glider . Thanks for the tips too mate.Cheers

Nice little glider. I'm starting a new thermaling machine tomorrow, I've got the frsky vario reciever I'm itching to try out.

Just getting into this hobby, thanks for posting

@AndrewNewton

3 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

Nice. Looking forward to receiving mine and getting it into the sky with the PNP supplied motor, ESC and 10x6 prop. Already have a new 1800mAh 2S Turnigy Nano-Tech LiPo en-route as I type purchased last week for a different electric sailplane project which has been sat on the shelf in box a while (now a concurrent build), which will be perfect for this too.

@AndrewNewton

3 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

Great video! Thanks for sharing this video review! Interesting and informative video! Just grabbed up a kit!

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Great little glider

@mmmasterscross7915

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Newton I crashed my HobbyZone Conscendo and purchased the Phoenix as a replacement kit plane and plan on installation of the electronic from the Conscendo.

I would try it with a 1300mah pack, the lighter battery works wonders for the ASW28.

Mine is in the mail Looks like great plane.

Great looking and stable flying plane. All of these styles of planes are nice to fly, like the Bixler and the famous AXN Floater Jet, speaking of which, the newly released AXN , any chance you are doing a review of the H-King Floater?

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Never flown a Floater Jet. I should

Andrew, great vid as alwasy, love your reviews, builds & flight testing. Would you recommend this or the bigger Volantex Pheonix 2000 V2?

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Phoenix 2000 V2 is one of my favourites.

Another awesome video, thanks for showing just how far back you can have the CG on that plane, makes me question if I can get better performance from my gliders by paying more attention to that. I usually set it on the marks and if I have a successful flight I continue with that setting. But I'm getting the sense that the more you can get to that sensitive spot where the CG is just ahead of too far aft, the better it glides. Is that accurate in your opinion?

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

The factory marks are rarely correct for best gliding performance

I finally grabbed the kit version of this one on a Banggood sale for AU$116! Now to dig through the spares box to find servos, motor and ESC. It looks nice and relaxing with that motor and 2S so I'll pick something similar.

@AndrewNewton

24 күн бұрын

Nice one Colin. I'll be interested in which motor fits. I have been asked for recommendations often but don't know what suits.

@Colin_Holloway

20 күн бұрын

@@AndrewNewton I chose a N2830/1000KV paired with a 40A ESC. Motor is about $20 on eBay.

very interesting video, when i did my maiden i felt i had cg a bit tail heavy and had a little mishap but aybe that was just down to lack of skills on my part, i fly mine with 3s but 30amp esc and N2830 1000kv motor

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

That's odd, difficult to get the CG too far back

Great always wanted to see how this flys. I want to get one but might have difficulties putting it together I’m new to the flying hobby .

@grumpyjohntxredneckrc6346

4 жыл бұрын

It Just Snaps Together & A Couple Of Screws... Less Than 5mins To Assembly & Takes Longer To Charge Battery... ;~)P

@julianhumphrey4843

4 жыл бұрын

@@allenmoore9848 Nice to see my group getting a plug, also on facebook

Thenks.bravo

Good day sir. First off I would like to thank you for your good work, I have made 2 purchases largely because of your recommendations, namely the DW Eagle and now this Phoenix, and both are excellent and joy to fly. Now once again Im need of your good advise. What would be better change my propeller to a 9x6 for 3s? Or stick with the stock propeller for 2s? Thanks again

@AndrewNewton

3 жыл бұрын

I stuck with the stock prop and 2S. Works nicely with that combo. If you dont have any 2S batteries then 3S and the 9x6 would be good

im running 4s, 1450kv D3536/5 , 8x6gemfan prop, 70amp esc (with separate bec for radio/servos running straight off battery just in case of esc fail) it cooks! its about 45 amps, 700watts

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Woah! That's a beast

You're brave Sir Andrew.

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Brave or stupid, a fine line

Thanks

@AndrewNewton

11 ай бұрын

Thanks to you. Great bargain on the Phoenix S

Andrew are there any planes that you have that aren't beautiful to fly, They all seem so we behaved in your hands. I think it's just that you've become such an brilliant pilot and builder!

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Not afraid to mod them until they fly well I guess.

Factory CG ref datum would be conservative for the obvious 'Gumby friendly flyer OOTB' reason. Still, helpful to know from your shared experimental testing that an aft of datum CG is fine, undoubtedly preferred by flyers with experience. Enjoyed the vid.

@AndrewNewton

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, I think you will enjoy this one.

I think you could fly it with the battery hanging off the horizonal stabilizer. lol really though, it looks like you just put the batt in any oh how and it will be fine.what a great plane. cheers!

@leemaples1806

4 жыл бұрын

maybe this shows on sailplanes the c/g is more forgiving than say an EDF jet .you really cant be flying a jet if its tail-heavy.

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, these gliders can have the CG way back

The only trouble i find watching the clips is a good part is wasted as its out of site, if its flown closer would be better! Keep up good work! 👍👍

Hi Andrew thanks for the info, would you recommend this or something more like the skysurfer X8 for a relative beginner, I have a nanotalon which I can fly in stability mode, but looking for something that I can launch and fly easily at a park LOS. Thanks!

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Equal I would say. X8 is a pusher so crashes dont ruin the motor, but the PhoenixS is more of a glider.

I have the previous model, it is my favourite of my 22 planes and probably the cheapest. Is the new version a worthwhile improvement/investment?

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Not a big performance change so you probably don't need both

G@@D One Mate! Thanks

Hermoso vuelo muy suave 😎😎🤪

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is a suave flier

Glide slope getting shallower each time you moved it back a bit...Kopilot candidate if you were to start doing some serious altitude thermal soaring...

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Never used RTH on a glider but I like the idea

@EnglishTurbines

4 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewNewton I have iNAV in my Phoenix 2000....Works a treat.

Are there replacement wings for this particular model? I have not been able to find them.. Great video 👍

@hygrometer

4 жыл бұрын

only the 2000 ones it looks like on banggood

@elbeezy382

4 жыл бұрын

@@hygrometer thx for the info...those were the only ones I could find as well

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Only the 2m wings

@elbeezy382

4 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewNewton thk u sir

Just began learning about sailplanes...is there an advantage to moving the CG rearward? Or are we simply testing forgiveness here?

@AndrewNewton

3 жыл бұрын

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Hi Andrew, Whats the model-name of the yellow small camera that you are using?

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Yellow? I use yellow tape to hold the Mobius C2 and ZOHD VC400 FPV on the plane. Or I have a yellow Firefly Q6 but rarely use it.

Hi Andrew, thanks for the video, I have a newbie question for you..on this plane isnt better a 3s motor with another esc..i have tried at workbench this plane stock and the motor doesnt seem so powerful...greetings from Italy😎

@AndrewNewton

2 ай бұрын

Yes a more powerful lower rev motor would suit the big prop.

@marcozuccati

2 ай бұрын

@@AndrewNewton ok , i m looking fora 2830 1000kv..but i see that (on the stock)the shaft is inverted..and 4mm maybe..any suggest abouti it..? Thanks

Does it pitch up with throttle like the older version, is there a way to overcome this without adding elevator /throttle mix ?

@spthompson6501

4 жыл бұрын

That usually requires some down-thrust built into the motor mount. Very few commercially built motor-gliders seem to have this. Any comments Andrew?

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Not so much with this model. As ST said it's probably thrust angle on other gliders. The Radian is a shocker for pitching up under power.

This would work great with the freaky grx8 receiver, how do you think it would go with Fpv as well

@nickmarangelis2251

4 жыл бұрын

Do you have rssi dropouts on the grx8? I have two that have issues in my Taranis

@dragon121978

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Marangelis I haven’t tried mine yet it’s still in its box, I would get in contact with frsky and see if they will send you a replacement.

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't noticed any problems Nick. I'll pay more attention next flight

GOOD video, what is your personal opinion about this plane? does it any serious problem? I like it . Thanks

@AndrewNewton

Жыл бұрын

Excellent glider, but prop is sized for 2S not 3S power

@jaimemacias826

Жыл бұрын

ok,thanks.@@AndrewNewton

I want this one!..:)

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you need it

Do can this plane use 4000mAh 3S?

@AndrewNewton

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

what do you think is the best CG for a safe flight

@AndrewNewton

3 жыл бұрын

Difficult to make it unsafe really but 75 is a good starting spot then try further back for better gliding.

@fabricebouget2868

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewNewton Thank you for your response and continue to delight us with your videos

i dont get it you all use 2200mah or less battery i had to use 4200mah to get the cg to spec ?

@AndrewNewton

3 жыл бұрын

What CG are you trying to get to? It flies best as a glider on 85mm

@creep7009

3 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewNewton i was aiming for the recomended 70mm as in the manual . i will try a more aft cg gradually and see how that goes . i am also wodering do u use differential and camber settings ?

so which motor is in this one? i have the regular one and no matter what cooling mods and down propping i do it always runs hot on 3s 2200... i think i am running a 28-35 1400 kv g force in this latest version...

@AndrewNewton

3 жыл бұрын

Mine is the RTF. Prop is too big for 3S. This is definitely a 2S plane